SPORT: ATLETICO VS SEVILLA POSTPONED OVER TORRENTIAL RAIN FORECAST
Because of the expected torrential rain in the Spanish capital, La Liga decided to postpone Atletico Madrid’s match against Sevilla on Sunday.
“(The game) at the Civitas Metropolitano has been postponed due to the bad weather forecast for this afternoon,” Atletico Madrid said in a statement.
“After conversations with the Spanish football federation, the National Sports Council and both clubs, La Liga took the decision to postpone the game.”
Due to a weather front that is also hitting other Spanish regions, the Spanish capital is on high alert due to the potential for heavy rain throughout Sunday.
The city council of Madrid urged residents to “remain indoors and avoid leaving the house unless absolutely necessary.”
On Sunday, the Spanish State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) issued warnings for most of Spain.
“(Madrid) is facing a very complicated afternoon and evening, with all-time record rainfall since 1972 due,” said mayor Jose Luis Martinez-Almeida.
Real Madrid played Saturday under their new roof at the Santiago Bernabeu for the first time in a 2-1 win over Getafe. Los Blancos closed the roof because rain had been forecast.
AFP
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